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The Empowerment of Women in Politics and the 5th Legislature National Assembly Elections 2013
Publication Year: 2013 / Sources: The Committee for Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia (COMFREL)The report on “The Empowerment of Women in Politics and the 5th legislature National Assembly Elections 2013” is an analysis of the data and views of Cambodian women’s participation in politics, especially the process of the 5th legislature National Assembly (NA) Elections 2013.
This report looks in particular at the women’s political empowerment and elections; number of women candidates, number of elected women, policies of political parties for promoting women’s political participation, political party platforms on women’s and children’s issues, problems and challenges facing women both as voters and candidates, women’s opinions on electoral progress, and activities related to promoting women’s participation in politics.
Prison Conditions in Cambodia 2008
Publication Year: 2009 / Sources: LICADHOLICADHO’s past two prison conditions reports have profiled the living conditions faced by male prisoners and mothers living with their children in prison. This report aims to profile female prisoners and their experiences in the prison system and to provide an insight into the crimes they committed and the conditions they live in. Each case study is based on true accounts from prisoners, where names and details have been changed to protect the identity of the prisoners. This report also provides supplementary statistical information for relevant issues collected over the period 2007 and 2008.
Waging Peace: ASEAN and the Thai-Cambodian Border Conflict
Publication Year: 2011 / Sources: Asia ReportBorder clashes between Thailand and Cambodia that caused dozens of casualties and displaced thousands have challenged the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to finally turn its rhetoric on peace and security into action. Cambodia’s successful attempt to list the Preah Vihear temple as a World Heritage Site came against the backdrop of turmoil in Thai politics after the 2006 coup that deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Thai pro-establishment movements used this issue to whip up nationalist sentiments against Cambodia as they tried to topple the Thaksin-backed government. The emotionally- charged campaigns halted border demarcation and sparked a bilateral conflict. In early 2011, the dispute turned into the most violent clash yet between ASEAN’s members, testing its historical commitment to non-aggression and prompting it to get involved. This has raised expectations that it might live up to its stated aspiration to keep peace in its own region. As yet, however, while its engagement set important precedents, it has no significant achievements. More robust diplomacy and leadership are still needed.
Cambodia Annual Report
Publication Year: 2013 / Sources: UNDPCambodia is well on track to achieve Millennium Development Goals 1, 4, 5 and 6, and poverty rate is set to fall further below 20 percent in 2014. Declines in infant and maternal mortality have already exceeded 2015 targets (CMDG Report, 2013). Despite the anxieties and concerns in the run-up to the election, Cambodia’s economy continued to grow, reaching 7.6 percent growth in 2013 and sustained by garment exports, tourism and construction. With GDP per capita at US$1,036 compared to approximately US$200 in 1992, Cambodia is well on its way to be ranked as a lower middle-income country (MIC) in the near future.
U4 In‐Country Training Workshop
Publication Year: 2010 / Sources: U4 Anti Corruption Resource CenterIntegrity reform in Cambodia: Taking stock towards shared priorities for donor‐government dialogue, Himawari Hotel, Phnom Penh, 27 and 28 January 2010.